04 June 2011

Another Shabbat has come and gone. Much too quickly. As always.

I really enjoyed Church this week. Testimony meeting, Sabbath school, and relief society all centered around Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Much of what I felt and noticed dealt with His perfect love. Christ’s love is never-ending, all encompassing. His love is perfect; it casteth out fear. There is no fear in love (1 John 4:18). This knowledge can be so comforting to each of us. We have no reason to be afraid as long as we turn to the Lord, Jesus Christ. His hand is always stretched out to us, waiting for us to grab on. He will always love us. He will never leave us alone. If you ever feel in doubt of His love, I challenge you to study the scriptures, especially St. John and the gospels of John. I testify to you that Jesus Christ lives, that He loves you, that He will always be there for you. He is your perfect example. If you follow after Him and keep the Lord’s Commandments, you can return and live with Him and the Father again. I testify to you that these things are true.

The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing up until dinner. I studied the scriptures and prepared for seminary and talked with friends. It was really chill. I enjoyed it greatly! Sabbaths are such a great day to reflect on where I am and what I am doing, a great day to study the gospel of Jesus Christ and write in my journal. Dinner was delicious, as usual. They had this dessert that was a whipped cream tart of some sort. It was yum!

Seminary came and went with delight. I taught the lesson. Only, I think that I might have scared poor Megan Judd. The lesson was on marriage (well part of it was at least), and I may or may not have gotten very into it! I have such a strong testimony on the importance of Eternal Families and Temple Marriage. Families are meant to be forever. I am so thankful to be sealed to a family that honors their temple covenants and to who I can be with forever. Can you imagine that great joy of running into the arms of loved ones after leaving this life? It is such a comforting thought. I learn so much from teaching seminary. These lessons are as much for me (if not more) as they are for Megan. There was a reason I was called to be a seminary teacher, and I am seeing the blessings of this calling each and every day. I am so thankful for this opportunity.

I was able to talk to two of my sisters tonight: Candace and Rachel. Afterward, I headed upstairs to watch one of the greatest movies of all time. Saturday’s Warrior. For those of you who have not seen this movie, I would highly recommend it. I am actually surprised at the number of people at the J.C. who have never seen this movie! They had such deprived childhoods! I remember watching this movie almost every Sunday morning with my sisters. I can sing every song, quote most of the lines. It is a part of who I am! The doctrine of the movie may not be one-hundred percent correct and the hair and clothing choices may not be stylish to our day’s standards, but the movie itself is one of the greatest things that I have ever seen. It was a fabulous way to end the evening. We may have to do this again. And soon.